Shows Chicago Tonight Week in Review SORT Order Oldest First Newest First FILTER Date Range Start date End date Category - Any - Arts & Entertainment Business Crime & Law Education Health Politics Science & Nature Sports Keyword(s) Jul 6, 2023 How the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Handles Major Rainfalls As much as 8 inches fell in certain areas over the weekend, followed by major flooding. Areas on the city’s West Side and western suburbs saw over 8 inches on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Jul 6, 2023 Johnson: Releases Transition Committee Report as ‘Blueprint’ to Make Chicago ‘More Just and Vibrant’ City The 223-page report memorializes the work of 11 subcommittees that began meeting in mid-April, and dovetails with much of progressive agenda laid out by Johnson and echoes his call for new investment on Chicago’s South and West sides. Thanks to our sponsors: Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 5, 2023 July 5, 2023 - Full Show Chicago’s pension problem getting worse. How roller-coaster weather is affecting crops. And reviewing the one-two punch of the Fourth of July and NASCAR in Spotlight Politics. Jul 5, 2023 Remembering Dick Biondi, Legendary Chicago Disc Jockey, Who Died at 90 In the pantheon of Chicago disc jockeys, Dick Biondi was a superstar. In a 2003 appearance on “Chicago Tonight,” he recounts his meeting with The Beatles. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 5, 2023 Despite Recent Rain, Farmers Face Major Challenges as Much of Illinois Remains in Severe Drought June is expected to go down as one of the 10 driest months in the state’s history. Farmers are already seeing an impact on their crops and consumers are likely to see an impact soon. Jul 5, 2023 Chicago’s Pension Debt Continues to Rise, Increasing $1.74 Billion in 2022 to $35.4 Billion: City Analysis In all, Chicago owes $35.4 billion to its four employee pension funds representing police officers, firefighters, municipal employees and laborers, according to the 2022 Certified Annual Financial Report. Jul 5, 2023 Chicago Police Reflect on Public Safety Efforts During Fourth of July Holiday Weekend That Saw 57 Shot Over 4 Days According to police figures, there were nine people killed across Chicago between Friday at 6 p.m. and Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. during a busy holiday weekend. In total, 57 people were shot in 45 separate shooting incidents during that time. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Jul 3, 2023 The Politics of Gun Control: Debating Illinois’ Assault Weapons Ban Since the mass shooting at last year’s Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois has moved swiftly on gun control measures. The most controversial has been the ban on so-called assault weapons. Jul 3, 2023 July 3, 2023 - Full Show We launch WTTW News: A Safer City. The new series will examine the region’s struggle with crime and violence. Today, a live report from Highland Park on the mass shooting’s impact a year later. Jul 3, 2023 Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering Reflects on Parade Shooting Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering was marching in last year’s Fourth of July parade when gun shots began to ring out. In the year since, she has seen the town come together in its time of need. Jul 3, 2023 How a Group of Highland Park Volunteers Played a Vital Role in Responding to July 4 Parade Shooting Highland Park’s community emergency response team, or CERT, made up of residents from all walks of life — doctors, businesspeople, scientists — had a vital role to play in response to the mass shooting. Jul 3, 2023 Where the Alleged Highland Park Gunman’s Case Stands 1 Year After Mass Shooting Tuesday marks the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting that left seven dead and 48 more wounded, and 22-year-old Robert Crimo III remains in custody after being indicted on 117 felony charges — including 21 counts of first-degree murder. Jun 30, 2023 Week in Review: NASCAR Chicago Street Race; Supreme Court Rulings Chicago buckles down for this weekend’s NASCAR race. City residents choke down the world’s worst air quality. The president visits Chicago amid a major week of Supreme Court rulings. And Connor Bedard becomes a Hawk. Jun 30, 2023 Lawsuit: Chicago Police Targeted Black, Latino Chicagoans With Traffic Stops The lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois accuses the Chicago Police Department of making more than 1 million traffic stops between 2016 and 2022 based on dubious evidence of minor violations that took direct aim at Black and Latino Chicagoans but spared White Chicagoans. Jun 29, 2023 June 29, 2023 - Full Show A bombshell Supreme Court ruling upends affirmative action. We’re live in Grant Park just days before the NASCAR street race begins. And what to know about new laws taking effect soon. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
